Endocrine System

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Endocrine SystemWhat is it?The endocrine system is in charge of ________________ processes that occur within the body.What does it look like?The endocrine system is composed of glands that secrete hormones. Pituitary GlandA "pea sized" gland found underneath the brain.

Not enough (hypothyroidism): heart rate is low, weight gain, decreased body temperature, depressedToo Much:Too much insulin can cause someone to have very low blood sugar. This is called hypoglycemia.

Too Little:A person with not enough insulin will have very high blood sugar. This is called being "diabetic."

Too Much:A person with an overactive pituitary gland can be overly excited, nervous or anxious. ...

It can also cause a person to grow too fast, and cause gigantism. Too Little: A person with an underactive pituitary gland makes them emotionally detached or depressed.

Also, it could cause someone to grow too slow... and cause dwarfism. Adrenal Gland:The adrenaline gland produced the hormone adrenaline.

Adrenaline regulates the heart rate and one's "fight or flight response."Too Little: Without enough adrenaline, someone does not have the ability to respond to a crisis in an emergency situation.

People who do not make enough adrenaline are often depressed and gain weight at an abnormal rate.

Too Much: Someone with too much adrenaline tends to be very excitable, experience anxiety and weight loss.

Some people become "adrenaline junkies" because they enjoy the feeling of the natural "high" or state of excitement. Thyroid GlandThe thyroid gland produces a number of different hormones.

Their function is to regulate the body's cellular metabolism (or energy production.)

An overactive thyroid could cause someone to get nervous, anxious, stressed, lose weight, and have a high heart beat for no apparent reason.

An underactive thyroid, which is common, can cause someone to be tired, cause weight gain, and be depressed. pituitarythyroidadrenal glandspancreasovariestestesthymusGlucagon: Raises your blood sugar. Insulin: Lowers your blood sugar. in your noteshormones!Metabolism: The combination of _______________________ in a body.Such processes can include growth and development, emotions, metabolism and sexual functions. regulatingadditional resources: cell functionsIn science, this is called "maintaining _____________________."...we call it being ________________. normalhomeostasisHormones: transfer information from one set of cells _________________________________________________Secrete: To release / give offGlands: A group of cells that work together to produce and release ___________________________. chemicalsto another(chemical messages)We will address these in class...Introduction to Endocrine System Google Form Exit Ticket!